| Location | Ottumwa, Iowa |
This position reports to the Director of the Women & Family Center and plays a key role in ensuring safe, high-quality care across the perinatal continuum.
How You’ll Contribute
Provide direct nursing care for laboring patients, postpartum patients, surgical patients, newborn nursery, special care nursery, and pediatric patients.
Complete thorough physical and psychosocial assessments for assigned patients.
Create, update, and individualize nursing care plans in partnership with patients and families.
Implement and evaluate nursing care plans and contribute to the medical plan of care.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic patient care.
Acknowledge and process physician orders through electronic order entry.
Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses using an electronic medical record.
Prepare and administer medications safely in alignment with the five rights of medication administration.
Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
Support team members and promote a positive, patient-focused environment.
Provide exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
Active Iowa RN license OR multistate compact RN license (Iowa participates in the NLC).
Current BCLS certification required.
NRP certification required within 12 months (training provided).
Basic fetal monitoring course required within 12 months.
Prior experience in Maternal Child Health or Medical/Surgical nursing preferred, not required.
Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
Customer-service orientation
Critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
Detail-oriented documentation skills
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package
$15,000 sign-on bonus with two-year commitment
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Employee wellness and EAP resources
Supportive leadership and a mission-driven culture
Ideal Candidate
We seek a patient-focused nurse who demonstrates compassion, adaptability, teamwork, and strong clinical reasoning. The ideal candidate thrives in a family-centered obstetric environment and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality care.
Why the Southeast Iowa Region Is a Great Place to Live and Work
This region offers the comfort of small-town living, a strong sense of community, and steady economic growth. With access to outdoor recreation, local arts, family-friendly events, and a low cost of living, the area provides an excellent quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking balance, connection, and professional fulfillment.